Islamic Jihad, Hamas, Dahlan Agree to Form Election Coalition
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement announced an agreement to form an "unexpected election coalition" with Hamas and former Fatah senior official and UAE presidential advisor, Mohammed Dahlan. The announcement was made by Mohammed al-Hindi, deputy secretary-general of Islamic Jihad, to the Associated Press.
This potential coalition could challenge the dominance of Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, but only if Palestinian Authority elections are held for the first time in two decades. Abbas has previously called for elections but postponed them multiple times, particularly when Fatah appeared headed for defeat.
The formation of such a bloc, uniting groups with differing ideologies and past rivalries, signals a significant shift in Palestinian politics. Dahlan, once a powerful figure in Fatah, has been living in exile and is seen as a rival to Abbas. His alliance with Hamas and Islamic Jihad, both designated terrorist organizations by the US and EU, is a notable development.
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